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APRIL 25, 2008 at 7:12 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: PR Newswire via Yahoo! News
The Becker Group and Warner Bros. Consumer Products announced
today that it will bring worldwide Harry Potter: The Exhibition, highlighting artifacts from the Warner Bros. films based on J.K. Rowling's franchise. The exhibit will premiere in Spring 2009 in "a major market," and will appear in ten or more cities around the world throughout a five-year span.
UPDATE: The official site is now online.
UPDATE II: Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry has been announced as the premiere venue of the exhibition, which will run from April 30 through September 7, 2009 before continuing its tour.
According to the release:
Harry Potter: The Exhibition will include elaborate displays of authentic costumes, props and artifacts from popular environments featured in the films such as those from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut. During its run, the exhibit will also be updated to include artifacts from the final installments of the Harry Potter film series. The exhibition will be displayed in major cultural and entertainment venues, museums and institutions, and will be supported by a multimedia promotional effort and advance ticket sales worldwide. Tour information, updates and ticket availability will be posted at www.harrypotterexhibition.com as details become available, or for more information, call 866-231-8328.
Brad Globe, president Warner Bros. Consumer Products added:
Fans around the world will finally be able to see the incredible craftsmanship and detail that went into creating their favorite props and costumes.
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Facotrot Founder
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Aurora_7 says:
Hope it comes to Glasgow, or Edinburgh. We shall see. And I hope it isn't too pricey to get in.
Posted Apr 25, 2008 at 7:18 AM EST
Witch
Points: 819
accio_kim says:
They have GOT to bring this to Australia, probably the powerhouse museum in sydney (I am hoping)!
This is absolutely amazing, can't wait!
Posted Apr 25, 2008 at 7:51 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 83
lineman#23 says:
Its my luck that i live in the smallest town in the world{not really but its really small}and they will probally bring it to Atlanta and i live 3 hours away from Atlanta so thats what ill do.
Posted Apr 25, 2008 at 7:53 AM EST
Student
Points: 220
dobbysfan says:
Oh i hope it comes to england, preferbly the north east or scotland would be ok
Posted Apr 25, 2008 at 8:03 AM EST
Lady of Quality
Points: 7784
Ligeress says:
Please, please, please let it come to Australia. Preferably Melbourne hehe because that is where I live. Though knowing our luck Australia will miss out again. Sorry I just wish more things were open to us instead of just the United States and the United Kingdom.
Posted Apr 25, 2008 at 8:18 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8934
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
This would be truly great to see. Always worthwhile. I have seen the StarWars version and it was a lot of fun. I can hardly wait to see it and hope that it comes to the West Coast.
Posted Apr 25, 2008 at 9:13 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1550
the_girl_who_lived89 says:
Please, come to Sweden or better Stockholm.:) Well i think it's a good idea that The Exhibition will travel the word! We fans are everywhere ;D
Posted Apr 25, 2008 at 9:46 AM EST
Snape's Woman
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Prof. Andaxia Moonstar says:
Oh, I hope it comes somewhere near me! As a costumer, getting the chance to view the actual costumes and props up close is a huge boon in making reproductions of them, since you get to see details you can't usually catch on-screen, and you can see what the actual fabrics and trims used. Maybe they can sell a companion book too, with close-up photos of the items on display. How exciting!
Posted Apr 25, 2008 at 10:00 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1272
hmrpotter says:
Atlanta!!!! Please...I would love for it to come here or anywhere close.
Posted Apr 25, 2008 at 10:13 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1789
Veela~Girl says:
Sounds really interesting! It seems that the chances are slim it'll be in my city this year, (Toronto, Montreal or Vancover will beat out Calgary I am sure) but I can cross my fingers tht it might make it around one of the following years.
Posted Apr 25, 2008 at 10:23 AM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4469
PowerGranger says:
If the exhibition comes nearby I will be very tempted to go see it, especially if it's the stuff that was featured in TV specials a few times during the promotion of OotP.
Posted Apr 25, 2008 at 10:38 AM EST
Squib
Points: 152
ElvenLuna says:
I'm so going to this! Woot
Posted Apr 25, 2008 at 10:54 AM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27761
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
Oooh that is sooo awesome!!!!!! Hopefully it will come near me so I can see
:D
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Posted Apr 25, 2008 at 11:22 AM EST
Points: 7828
Rococoed says:
I doubt it will come to anywhere in Iowa! Hopefully it comes to some city such as Chicago so that I could see it. It would be fantastic to see the props and sets with such detail!
Posted Apr 25, 2008 at 2:22 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2334
SlytherinStarGazer says:
Ohhh I hope it will somewhere near me...not likely but still I can hope. It would be soo awesome to see some of that stuff up close...:P
*crosses fingers they pick a city near enough me that I can go*
Posted Apr 25, 2008 at 6:28 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1255
TheSeventhHorcrux says:
Ooh, this is way cool! I'm definitely going to do everything I can to see it! Somehow I doubt that it's going to end up in little old Minnesota, but hopefully it's going to be somewhere close enough for me to get to!
Posted Apr 25, 2008 at 6:28 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4655
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
Wow, that's cool! I'm going to have to go to one of them!
~Drish~
Posted Apr 25, 2008 at 6:28 PM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
Brilliant...Hope to see it around my part of town.
Posted Apr 25, 2008 at 7:18 PM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 3070
Tikihaha says:
Now THIS is exciting news! I saw the Lord of the Rings exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum (in Sydney) and it was mind-blowing to say the least. So I reckon that this exhibition will finally show all the attention to detail that goes into each Harry Potter movie. Yes!
Posted Apr 25, 2008 at 7:22 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 851
Mr. Unknown says:
So awesome I can't wait till this opens.
Posted Apr 25, 2008 at 7:24 PM EST
Witch
Points: 614
Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
That's cool! Wish I can get a chance to visit it!
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Posted Apr 25, 2008 at 9:09 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3674
Hecate3fold says:
How wonderful! This is something I'd really like to see. All of the original things that were created for the movies on display. A moving functional Buckbeak is a must, a life sized Dobby, Arragog, what fun this will be! I'm sure it will come to the Chicago area at some point in time.
Can't wait!
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Apr 25, 2008 at 10:29 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2645
Tokio Hotel Fan says:
I would love to see the exhibition. I hope it comes to my state i would love to see it. I think it would be so cool.
Posted Apr 25, 2008 at 11:08 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2860
mad_eye muggle says:
Wicked cool!This is sooooo awesome!I sooooo love to get a chance to see the exhibition.I do hope they will come to my country.
Posted Apr 25, 2008 at 11:13 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
Oh cool! Even if it doesn't come anywhere near me, I'm sure taht I could persuade my uncle to "vacation" to a spot near an exhibition!
Posted Apr 25, 2008 at 11:36 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
EEEEEEEKKKKKK! No freakin WAY!!! This is seriously the best news that I have heard! I can actually SEE the set of the Harry Potter movies, that's like a dream come true. I know for sure that i'm going to see this. I don't care if i have to buy a airplane ticket! I CAN'T miss this!
Posted Apr 26, 2008 at 12:38 AM EST
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